Category: Food Holidays

HOLIDAY: National Crab Newburg Day, National Lobster Newburg Day

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National Lobster Newburg Day is March 25th, National Crab Newburg Day is September 25th. This article celebrates both of them. > The recipe for both is below. > The difference between Lobster Newburg (photo #1) and Lobster Thermidor (photo #7) is also below. > The year’s 56 fish and seafood holidays. > The history of…
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A Special Olive Martini Recipe & The History Of The Martini

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Our friend Ron and his daughter Stephanie like to order their Martinis with extra olives. The restaurant generally delivers the side of olives in a shot glass. Joining them in this tradition inspired today’s two-part tip: Use your liqueur glasses or shot glasses to serve extra olives to your Martini-loving friends. Serve a variety of…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: International Chocolate Day

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September 13th International Chocolate Day and gourmet retailer Balducci’s is celebrating with samplings and giveaways. They’ve also shared their recipe for Dark Chocolate-Chili Fondue, below. Balducci’s will have samples of the chocolates at its: New York City store in the Hearst Tower, Eight Avenue and 56th Street, September 13th and 16th. Westport, Connecticut store on…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Creme Honey

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Like honey but not the dripping and sticky mess? Try creme honey. It’s in a semi-solid state and as spreadable as butter. In many countries around the world, it’s preferred to the liquid/syrup form of honey (see the different types of honey). Creme honey—also known as churned honey, creamed honey, cremed honey, honey fondant, sugared…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Organic Honey From Whole Foods Markets

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September is National Honey Month, a good reason to focus on our favorite ways to use honey. Even if you’re not Jewish, you can start this week with a Rosh Hashanah tradition: Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a traditional snack of apples and honey. The custom ushers in a sweet new year. We never…
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